The "Pavane" in F# minor, Op. 50, is a composition by
the French composer Gabriel Fauré, written in 1887. It
was originally a piano piece, but is better known in
Fauré's version for orchestra and optional chorus.
Obtaining its rhythm from the slow processional Spanish
court dance of the same name, the Pavane ebbs and flows
from a series of harmonic and melodic climaxes,
conjuring a cool, somewhat haunting, Belle Époque
elegance. The original version of the Pavane was
written for piano in the ...(+)
The "Pavane" in F# minor, Op. 50, is a composition by
the French composer Gabriel Fauré, written in 1887. It
was originally a piano piece, but is better known in
Fauré's version for orchestra and optional chorus.
Obtaining its rhythm from the slow processional Spanish
court dance of the same name, the Pavane ebbs and flows
from a series of harmonic and melodic climaxes,
conjuring a cool, somewhat haunting, Belle Époque
elegance. The original version of the Pavane was
written for piano in the late 1880s. The composer
described it as "elegant, but not otherwise important."
Fauré intended it to be played more briskly than it
has generally come to be performed in its more familiar
orchestral guise. Since its premiere in 1888, Gabriel
Fauré 's Pavane Op. 50 has been an enormously popular
piece of classical music. Its beautiful main melody,
evocative harmonies and effective orchestration create
a very stirring and infectious work, which is why it
has become such a favourite with audiences and is so
frequently heard time and time again. It was used as
the theme to the 1998 World Cup, and has also been the
basis for various popular music songs, such as
Charlotte Church's "Dream a Dream". Although originally
written for Piano and later Orchestra, I created this
Interpretation for Flute, Viola & Classical Guitar.
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